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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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Launch of Covid Vaccine
The COVID-19 vaccination has been rolled out in the country from 16th January 2021 in a phased manner starting with prioritised groups of Health Care Workers and Front Line Workers. The roll-out of COVID-19 vaccine is being done simultaneously across all States and UTs.
The Government has sufficient doses of COVID-19 vaccine available for the on-going phase of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country.
The existing cold storage facilities under Universal Immunization Programme have been further strengthened and are being used for storing COVID-19 vaccine. The available storage space is sufficient to store COVID-19 vaccines already supplied to States/UTs.
State/UT-wise supply of COVID-19 vaccine as on 1st Feb 2021
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S.No.
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State/UT
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COVID-19 vaccine Supplied
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1
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Andaman and Nicobar Island
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12,500
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2
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Andhra Pradesh
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10,49,820
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3
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Arunachal Pradesh
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62,000
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4
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Assam
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6,08,160
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5
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Bihar
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11,41,620
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6
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Chandigarh
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48,350
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7
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Chhattisgarh
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6,25,760
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8
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Dadra and Nagar Haveli
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9,500
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9
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Daman and Diu
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4,000
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10
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Delhi
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7,13,400
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11
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Goa
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41,500
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12
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Gujarat
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11,33,400
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13
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Haryana
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6,18,860
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14
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Himachal Pradesh
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1,80,500
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15
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Jammu & Kashmir
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2,68,000
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16
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Jharkhand
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3,71,760
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17
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Karnataka
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17,18,240
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18
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Kerala
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8,31,760
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19
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Ladakh
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21,000
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20
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Lakshadweep
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2,500
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21
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Madhya Pradesh
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10,87,900
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22
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Maharashtra
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19,72,400
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23
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Manipur
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1,02,000
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24
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Meghalaya
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69,000
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25
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Mizoram
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35,000
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26
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Nagaland
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49,500
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27
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Odisha
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9,12,260
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28
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Puducherry
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31,000
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29
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Punjab
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4,38,260
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30
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Rajasthan
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12,66,000
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31
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Sikkim
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26,500
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32
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Tamil Nadu
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12,34,920
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33
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Telangana
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8,85,460
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34
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Tripura
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1,03,000
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35
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Uttar Pradesh
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21,32,280
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36
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Uttrakhand
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2,05,500
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37
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West Bengal
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15,00,960
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Total
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2,15,14,570
The Minister of State , Sh. Ashwini Kumar Choubey stated this in a written reply in the Lok Sabha here today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM interacts with winners of Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2019
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today met and interacted with the winners of the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2019.
The children explained in detail, their special achievements, and shared their inspirational stories.
The Prime Minister appreciated and congratulated the award winners for their achievements.
He said that these awards offer an opportunity for recognition of talented children, and serve as inspiration for others like them.
The Prime Minister urged the extra-ordinarily gifted children to stay connected with nature.
He shared some light and informal moments with the children who also requested him for autographs.
Background
The Rashtriya Bal Puraskar awards have been given in two categories: Bal Shakti Puraskar to individuals; and Bal Kalyan Puraskar to institutions/individuals working for children.
A total of 783 applications were received for the Bal Shakti Puraskar this year. The Ministry for Women and Child Development selected 26 awardees for Bal Shakti Puraskar, under the category of innovation, scholastic, sports, arts & culture, social service and bravery. The National Selection Committee also finalized the names of 2 individuals and 3 institutions for Bal Kalyan Puraskar.
President's Secretariat
President of India lays Foundation Stone/Inaugurates various developmental projects of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, laid the foundation stone/inaugurated various developmental projects of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu at function organised in Daman today .
Speaking on the occasion, the President said that this is his first visit to the Union territory Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu as President. And he was happy to be there at inauguration ceremony for public welfare and development projects. He expressed confidence that these projects would give new energy and momentum to the development of this Union Territory.
The President said that the Government of India and the Union Territory Administration are making great efforts for the welfare and progress of the people. It is now the responsibility of all the citizens that all of us, while being conscious of and dedicated to our duties, should work with energy and enthusiasm in the national interest.
Later in the evening, the President will inaugurate the Jampore Sea Front Road from Moti Daman Jetty to Jampore Beach and an Ayushman Bharat Wellness Centre in Daman.
Click here to see President's Speech
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
The Government has Sanctioned 1563 PSA Oxygen Generation Plants
The Government has sanctioned 1563 Pressure Swing Adsorption  oxygen generation plants of which 1463 have been commissioned. These include 1225 PSA plants which have been installed and commissioned under PMCARES Fund in every district of the country. Additionally, 338 PSA Plants are set up by PSUs of Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Ministry of Power, Ministry of Coal, Ministry of Railways etc. till date. The States have also been asked to install PSA plants in public health facilities and facilitate installation of PSA plants in private health facilities. The details are as per Annexure.
The Empowered Group constituted by the Government on Emergency Management Plan and Strategy recommended that for calculation of oxygen demand, the required rates of oxygen flow in non-ICU and ICU setting are 10 and 24 liters per minute per day per case, respectively.
Based on the above, these plants can support more than 1,00,000 beds/day.
The PSA Plants under PMCARES have been supplied and commissioned by the Central Government. States provided for space, 3-phase power supply, DG set for uninterrupted power supply and availability of Medical Gas Pipeline system  for interconnection with PSA plant.
Annexure
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PM CARES
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GoI PSUs etc
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State/ UT
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Commissioned
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Commissioned
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A&N Island
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3
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0
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Andhra Pradesh
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28
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4
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Arunachal Pradesh
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27
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1
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Assam
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40
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10
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Bihar
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62
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12
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Chandigarh
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4
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Chhattisgarh
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49
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7
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D&D D&D
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4
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Delhi
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25
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18
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Goa
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7
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Gujarat
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59
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12
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Haryana
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40
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5
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Himachal Pradesh
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28
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1
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J&K
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32
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Jharkhand
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38
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7
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Karnataka
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50
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36
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Kerala
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26
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6
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Ladakh
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7
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2
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Lakshadweep
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2
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Madhya Pradesh
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88
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20
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Maharashtra
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68
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13
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Manipur
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16
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1
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Meghalaya
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14
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0
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Mizoram
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14
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0
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Nagaland
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15
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0
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Odisha
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39
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9
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Puducherry
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8
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Punjab
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41
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4
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Rajasthan
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51
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20
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Sikkim
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4
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1
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Tamil Nadu
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70
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7
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Telangana
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50
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2
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Tripura
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14
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Uttar Pradesh
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128
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34
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Uttarakhand
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25
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|
2
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West Bengal
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49
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2
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Other Agencies 
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2
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Total
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1225
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238
The Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Dr Bharati Pravin Pawar stated this in a written reply in the LokSabha today.
Ministry of Finance
Auction for Sale  of ‘5.09% GS 2022’, Auction for Sale  of ‘New 10 year GS 2030’, and Auction for Sale  of ‘7.19% GS 2060’
The Government of India has announced the Sale  of  ‘5.09 per cent Government Stock, 2022’ for a notified amount of Rs 3,000 crore  through price based auction,  ‘New 10 Year Government Stock, 2030’ for a notified amount of Rs 10,000 crore  through yield based auction,  ‘7.19 per cent Government Stock, 2060’ for a notified amount of Rs 6,000 crore  through price based auction. GoI will have the option to retain additional subscription up to Rs 2,000 crore each against any one or more of the above securities. The auctions will be conducted using multiple price method. The auctions will be conducted by the Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai Office, Fort, Mumbai on May 08, 2020 .
Up to 5% of the notified amount of the sale of the stocks will be allotted to eligible individuals and Institutions as per the Scheme for Non-Competitive Bidding Facility in the Auction of Government Securities.
Both competitive and non-competitive bids for the auction should be submitted in electronic format on the Reserve Bank of India Core Banking Solution  system on May 08, 2020. The non-competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 11.00 a.m. and the competitive bids should be submitted between 10.30 a.m. and 11.30 a.m.
The result of the auctions will be announced on May 08, 2020  and payment by successful bidders will be on May 11, 2020 .
The Stocks will be eligible for “When Issued” trading in accordance with the guidelines on ‘When Issued transactions in Central Government Securities’ issued by the Reserve Bank of India vide circular No. RBI/2018-19/25 dated July 24, 2018 as amended from time to time.
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles the passing away of noted educationist Baba Iqbal Singh Ji
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the passing away of noted educationist, Baba Iqbal Singh Ji.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"Pained by the passing away of Baba Iqbal Singh Ji. He will be remembered for his efforts to increase education among youngsters. He tirelessly worked towards furthering social empowerment. My thoughts are with his family and admirers in this sad hour. May Waheguru bless his soul."
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Public Awareness Initiatives aimed at Pensioners’ Welfare across the country
Union Minister of State  Science & Technology; Minister of State  Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh said, during the last four years, Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare has conducted 5 Pensioners’ Awareness Workshops towards the schemes aimed at Pensioners’ Welfare across the country.
In a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha today, DrJitendra Singh informed that apart from 5 workshops, 15 Pre-retirement Counseling  Workshops and 8 Workshops for Training of Trainers  were also conducted during the period.
The Department also utilizes the Social Media Platforms i.e., Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Awareness regarding important orders as well as pension rules are done through social media for the benefit of pensioners. Theme-based series of Tweets in Q & A form were carried on ‘Family Pension’ Rules, Know your retirement benefits, Life Certificate Rules etc. Family Pension entitlements and Doorstep Service for Digital Life Certificate  carried out through short animated videos on YouTube.
The Minister also informed that the Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare, has been conducting online conferences/ interactions for the pensioners. The conferences included the following:
- An online workshop covering Pensioners from ten  different cities of Northern region was held on 07.09.2021. Another workshop was held on 28.10.2021 which covered pensioners from various cities in India.
- Pension Rules and use of Digital Life Certificate  were demonstrated during both the workshops.
- First ever on-line All India Pension Adalat held in December 2020 by leveraging technology through Video Conferencing.
- For ensuring preventive health care of pensioners living in 20 Indian cities, an online programme was organized during which Yoga professional gave a demonstration to Pensioners in order to boost immunity during lockdown and to stay fit.
- To address the psychological health of pensioners, this Department had scheduled an interactive session on the topic “Power of Thoughts and Meditation in COVID-19 pandemic”.
The Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare has released the following e-publications for Ease of Pensioners:
i. A handbook on Family Pension
ii. Compendiums 2019 & 2020
iii. Consolidated instructions on 7th CPC related orders
iv. Clickable e-book on Retirement benefits.
v. Ease of Life for Pensioners-Digital Life Certificate.
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Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs 
Cabinet approves continuation of Capacity Development Scheme for the period 2017-18 to 2019-20
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved continuation of the Capacity Development Scheme for the period 2017-18 to 2019-20 with an outlay of Rs 2,250 crore.
The Capacity Development Scheme is an Ongoing Central Sector Scheme of MoSPI. The overall objective of the scheme is to augment infrastructural, technical as well as manpower resources for making available credible and timely Official Statistics for policy makers and public at large.
The major ongoing activities under the Capacity Development Scheme, include augmenting resources for bringing out important statistical products, such as Gross Domestic Product , Consumer Price Index , Index of Industrial Production , Statistical classifications, etc.; conducting various Socio-Economic surveys, capacity building and strengthening statistical coordination, and improving IT infrastructure. Periodic Labour Force Survey , a continuous survey to assess quarterly labour data in urban areas and annual labour data for the whole country , was launched in April, 2017 under the scheme.
The Capacity Development Scheme has two Sub-schemes, Economic Census and Support for Statistical Strengthening . Under Economic Census, listing of all non-agricultural establishments is undertaken periodically, which forms the basis for conducting detailed socio-economic surveys. The last  Economic Census was conducted during January, 2013 to April, 2014 and the Government now aims to conduct the Census once every three years in future. The SSS Sub-scheme is to strengthen State/ Sub-State level statistical systems/ infrastructure to facilitate development of a robust national system. Funds are released to States/ UTs for this purpose after detailed examination of their proposals.
In view of the requirement for better statistical coverage of sectors/areas, in addition to the regular ongoing activities, the Ministry proposes to also take up three new surveys under the Capacity Development Scheme, namely, Time Use Survey , Annual Survey of Service Sector Enterprises , and Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises .
Prime Minister's Office
PM chaired review meeting on Covid-19 pandemic preparations
Hon’ble Prime Minister, today reviewed the Covid 19 situationin the country. The review meeting was attended among others, by Hon’ble Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah, Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Member, NITI Aayog, Cabinet Secretary and other senior officials of Government of India.
The Prime Minister took stock of the situation in various parts of the country and the preparedness of various States. The Prime Minister directed that we must reiterate the need to observe personal hygiene and social discipline in public places. The awareness about Covid should be disseminated widely and a continuous emphasis on preventing spread of the infection should be laid. He said that there is no room for any complacency in this regard.
The Prime Minister appreciated the concerted efforts of the Centre, State and local authorities in containing the pandemic situation in Delhi. He further directed that similar approach should be adopted with other State Governments in containing the Covid-19 pandemic in entire NCR area.
The successful example of surveillance and home based care through ‘Dhanvantri Rath’ in Ahmedabad was highlighted and it was directed that it may be emulated in other places. Prime Minister also directed that real time national level monitoring and guidance should be provided to all affected States and places with high test positivity rate.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves Creation of National Testing Agency  to conduct entrance examinations for higher educational institutions
 as a Society registered under the Indian Societies Registration Act, 1860, and as an autonomous and self-sustained premier testing organization to conduct entrance examinations for higher educational institutions.
Features:
· The NTA would initially conduct those entrance examinations which are currently being conducted by the CBSE.
· Other examinations will be taken up gradually after NTA is fully geared up.
· The entrance examinations will be conducted in online mode at least twice a year, thereby giving adequate opportunity to candidates to bring out their best.
· In order to serve the requirements of the rural students, it would locate the centres at sub-district/district level and as far as possible would undertake hands-on training to the students.
Constitution:
· NTA will be chaired by an eminent educationist appointed by MHRD.
· The CEO will be the Director General to be appointed by the Government.
· There will be a Board of Governors comprising members from user institutions.
· The Director General will be assisted by 9 verticals headed by academicians/ experts.
Finances:
NTA will be given a one-time grant of Rs.25 crore from the Government of India to start its operation in the first year. Thereafter, it will be financially self-sustainable.
Impact:
Establishment of NTA will benefit about 40 lakh students appearing in various entrance examinations. It will relieve CBSE, AICTE and other agencies from responsibility of conducting these entrance examinations, and also bring in high reliability, standardized difficulty level for assessing the aptitude, intelligence and problem solving abilities of the students.
Background:
In view of the need to have a specialized body in India like the most advanced countries, the Finance Minister in the Budget speech of 2017-18 had announced setting up of a National Testing Agency  as an autonomous and self-sustained premier testing organization to conduct all entrance examinations for higher educational institutions.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Secretary, Department of Consumer Affairs briefs Cabinet Secretary on Onion Prices and availability across the country; Takes several key decisions to improve availability and ease the pressure on prices
The Department of Consumer Affairs is constantly and closely monitoring the availability and prices of Onions across the country. The Secretary, Department of Consumer Affairs in a high level meeting briefed the Cabinet Secretary about the current situation of availability and prices of Onions and also apprised him of the action taken so far including banning the export of Onions on 29th September, 2019 and setting stock limits on retailers and traders. Based on the deliberations, the following key decisions have been taken to further ease the pressure on prices and improve overall availability of Onions across the nation:
- MMTC has been requested to immediately import a substantial amount of Onions from Dubai and other countries to augment domestic supplies. Approval has alsobeen granted to reduce the mandatory time for tendering as there is an immediate and prompt requirement domestically. A tender for the same has been issued.
- Team comprising of officials from MMTC, NAFED, Department of Agriculture and Department of Consumer Affairs has been directed to visit Turkey and Egypt on an urgent basis to take stock of the supplies of Onions in these countries and facilitate imports to India.
- NAFED has been directed to speed up its domestic procurement process especially from Alwar in Rajasthan and supply to States that have already indicated their demand. So far a total of 300 tons of Onions per day have been demanded which will be progressively increased as per the increased demands of State Governments. NAFED has also been asked to provide maximum amounts so as to ensure a healthy supply to Onion deficient States. NAFED is being facilitated to procure the same.
- The Department of Consumer Affairs has requested the Delhi and Rajasthan Governments and APMCs to keep their Mandis open from 9th till 12th November, 2019 so as to prevent any disruption in supplies. They have also been asked to provide appropriate publicity for the same.
- The Government is constantly in touch with State Governments to ensure that their demands are being catered to. Consultations with State Governments are ongoing through Video Conference  to assess their demands & requirements along with supply position. Based on their demands, NAFED has been asked to procure and supply. Another VC is being held today along with Agriculture/Horticulture Departments of State Governments to further take stock of the situation.
- It was also informed that strict and appropriate action will be taken against such tradersin Delhi, Maharashtra and Rajasthan who are constantly in touch with each other and are trying to manipulate the prices.
Ministry of Heavy Industries
Union Minister of State for Heavy Industries, Shri Krishan Pal Gurjar e-inaugurates Hackathon on Smart Safe and Sustainable mobility hosted on ARAI-TechNovuus
Hackathon will host 10 problem statements. A prize pool of Rs. 10 lakh is proposed
Pune : 13 January 2022
As a part of ARAI Azaadi ka Amrit Mahotsav week from 10th to 16th January 2022, a student Hackathon on Smart Safe and Sustainable mobility hosted on ARAI-TechNovuus was e-inaugurated by Union Minister of State for Heavy Industries, Shri Krishan Pal Gurjar on 13th January 2022. He addressed the young participants and said that innovation is an important factor for the development of the country. To find solutions for the problems faced by the county is the way of building the nation. The youth should be motivated for the thinking rapidly and innovatively and Hackathon will be helpful for this endeavor.
He further said that automotive sector has a major contribution in the economic devolvement. However, excess use of fuels, green house effect, pollution, and accidents have created challenges but new innovations will ensure the safe mobility with sustainable progress. The government is also concentrating on these aspects. The Hackathon will pave a way with the participation of young students, he added.
The Hackathon will host 10 problem statements on the broad theme of Smart, Safe and Sustainable mobility solutions for Aatmanirbhar Bharat. A prize pool of Rs. 10 lakh is proposed for the problem statements. Winners would also be considered for further internship or up-levelling through TechNovuus.
The opening remarks were delivered by Dr Reji Mathai, Director, Automotive Research Association of India . Dr. Abhay Jere, Chief Innovation Officer  at Ministry of Education, explained the importance of Hackathon and its role in shaping the future of technology in India. He also shared the opportunities India has created with rest of the nations through the success of Hackathons. Ms. Ujjwala Karle, Deputy Director, ARAI presented an overview of the student engagement programs held at ARAI.
Mr. Venkataraj K, Dy. Director General, Society of Automotive Engineers, India proposed vote of thanks.
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